War Horse - New London Theatre in Drury Lane
War Horse, currently showing at the New London Theatre in Drury Lane, is the re-imagining for stage of the classic children's book first penned by Michael Morpurgo in the 80s. Originally told from the perspective of the horse (Joey), but now re-told through objective means using puppets, the stage performance breathes new life into a horrific, yet moving story of love and war. Joey, is torn from his young owner and shipped off to help the fight against the Germans in the Great War.
The stage performance of War Horse sees Joey turn from trembling foal to full-grown adult before the audiences very eyes. The use of puppetry, adds a new and interesting dimension to the already harrowing story. The excellent work of the Handspring Puppet Company helps the audience forget they are watching puppets and puppeteers and simply get lost in the story. The flick of a tail, the tilt of a head, the galloping charge of the cavalry horses - all work so well, you could almost believe there were live animals on the stage. It is a true magic of theatre.
When the play first opened in 2007, the puppetry had audiences and critics stunned - the effect is nowhere near lessened by the passing of time.
War Horse is a truly startling and moving play, re-telling the horrid realities of the First World War from a new perspective as Joey finds himself thrust into the fray; Forced to work for both sides, constantly thrust in harm's way and even lost in no man's land. The play soon has you attached for the inanimate puppet and his plight. Soon enough, his young owner comes to his rescue, risking his own life to save his dear four legged friend.
The cast and the production team did an amazing job of turning the novel into a full-blown stage production – something even the original author did not think possible. And this is a play which has since been enjoyed by thousands of people and will continue to do so for some time to come.
Book your War Horse Tickets now and save money using our theatre ticket comparison tools. Save up to 50% on this fabulous West End show.
The stage performance of War Horse sees Joey turn from trembling foal to full-grown adult before the audiences very eyes. The use of puppetry, adds a new and interesting dimension to the already harrowing story. The excellent work of the Handspring Puppet Company helps the audience forget they are watching puppets and puppeteers and simply get lost in the story. The flick of a tail, the tilt of a head, the galloping charge of the cavalry horses - all work so well, you could almost believe there were live animals on the stage. It is a true magic of theatre.
When the play first opened in 2007, the puppetry had audiences and critics stunned - the effect is nowhere near lessened by the passing of time.
War Horse is a truly startling and moving play, re-telling the horrid realities of the First World War from a new perspective as Joey finds himself thrust into the fray; Forced to work for both sides, constantly thrust in harm's way and even lost in no man's land. The play soon has you attached for the inanimate puppet and his plight. Soon enough, his young owner comes to his rescue, risking his own life to save his dear four legged friend.
The cast and the production team did an amazing job of turning the novel into a full-blown stage production – something even the original author did not think possible. And this is a play which has since been enjoyed by thousands of people and will continue to do so for some time to come.
Book your War Horse Tickets now and save money using our theatre ticket comparison tools. Save up to 50% on this fabulous West End show.
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